Majestic David Warner completes 1000 runs in 2014

Adelaide: Australia's David Warner on Friday completed 1000 runs in 2014 en route to his century in the second innings of the first cricket Test against India here, becoming the first opener to achieve the feat in one calendar year since England skipper Alastair Cook in 2012.

The left-handed batsman achieved the milestone in the first session of day 4 at the Adelaide Oval as Australia consolidated their overall lead. The batsman was bowled by Karn Sharma after 166-ball 102, laced with 11 fours and a six.

The last Australian opener to reach the milestone had been Simon Katich (1111 runs) in 2009.

In the process, the 28-year-old Warner became the fifth batsman to complete Test 1000 runs in 2014.